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First baby of 2017 born at Beaufort Memorial

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Proud parents Leayn Barber and Larry Kaczowka, of Port Royal, welcomed their new son, John Lance Barber-Kaczowka on Jan 1. The little guy arrived at 7:32 a.m. making him the first baby born in Beaufort County in the new year. The baby, who has one big sister Layn, was delivered at the hospital's Collins Birthing Center by Dr. Marlena Mattingly of Beaufort Memorial OB/GYN Specialists, weighing in at 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Photo by Charlotte Berkeley of Charlotte Berkeley Photography.

City: 2016 was year of progress for Beaufort Editor’s note: The following was provided by the city of Beaufort. From opening a new fire station to kicking off construction on Boundary Street to opening the long-awaited Southside dog park to launching an incubator for technology companies, progress was the key word for Beaufort in 2016. “After months and sometimes years of planning and review, it was refreshing to be able to open the new fire house on Ribaut Road to improve our fire department’s efficiency. On the other end, in December it was great to see all the families and pets enjoying the dog park,” Beaufort

City Manager Bill Prokop said. “We have another year of work on Boundary Street, but that team has done an exceptional job of keeping the project on track and within budget,” he said. “While that work goes on, our city’s economy has a brighter future with our new incubator partnerships.” The economy Much of the city’s work in 2016 – and before – focused on economic revitalization and growth. The Beaufort Digital Corridor is an offshoot of the successful Charleston Digital Corridor. Located at 500 Carteret St., the re-

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modeled office space targets small businesses focused on technology. Another spinoff is the city’s branch of the Don Ryan Center of Innovation, based in Bluffton. The incubator will be housed in the first floor of Beaufort City Hall and will assist non-technology businesses in starting up. Both business incubators have ribbon-cuttings scheduled for January and Prokop said he expects both will be busy in short order. “Between our preserved history and our protected environment, we have the ability to attract small and new businesses, especially those in the knowl-

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edge sector,” he said. “Sometimes all they need is a guiding hand to get started, and that’s what the Beaufort Digital Corridor and Don Ryan Center will provide.” The anticipated opening of the new Walmart within the city limits on Lady’s Island and a new car dealership on Robert Smalls Parkway will bring additional jobs and revenues to the city. Highlights of 2016 include: • Construction started in early 2016 on the $32 million Boundary Street Improvement Corridor. The work includes moving overhead power and commuSee PROGRESS, page A7

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Two local politicians are retiring after a combined 80 years of serving the public. George O’Kelley will step down after being on the Beaufort City Council for almost 40 years, while William “Bill” McBride, a Beaufort County Council member, also steps down after 40 years in office. George O’Kelley Beaufort would look and feel very different these days were it not for O’Kelley. As he steps down from Beaufort City Council after almost 40 years, he leaves behind a Beaufort quite unlike the one he first began serving as a council member in 1979. “George has always been a voice for Beaufort,” Mayor Billy Keyserling said. In doing what he always thought best for the city, O’Kelley has had to occasionally take unpopular positions or argue against the majority. It’s the nature of the position, and O’Kelley takes it in stride. “I suppose the citizens will have to judge if I aided or helped BeauGeorge fort,” O’Kelley O’Kelley said. “I will say I cherish my years of service and hope I was a positive influence." In his nearly four decades on the Beaufort City Council, O’Kelley has done everything from selecting the design of the Government Center to authoring legislation against smoking in city restaurants and texting while driving. And as a downtown businessman since 1975, he was one of the first to join the effort to revitalize Beaufort when shops were closing right and left. While much of his life has been spent helping the city and citizens of Beaufort, he is not a native son. O’Kelley came to Beaufort by way of Vietnam. After attending the Citadel, he graduated from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1968, right around the same time the draft began. So instead of joining a law firm, O’Kelley joined the Marine Corps, attending the Platoon Leaders Class program in

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New Year’s Eve wreck sends one to hospital

Burton firefighters and Beaufort County EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Laurel Bay Road just before 7 p.m. Dec. 31. Initial reports indicated people were trapped in the wreckage. Firefighters arrived on the scene to a two-passenger vehicle accident with moderate to heavy damage to both vehicles, but no trapped occupants. Firefighters assisted an injured driver who was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital by Beaufort County EMS with non-life threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported. The intersection of Laurel Bay and West Gate Circle was blocked for approximately 45 minutes while emergency crews assisted the injured driver and removed roadway hazards. The Burton Fire District responded to 293 motor vehicle accidents in 2016, with eight of those accidents occurring on Laurel Bay Road. In May, Burton firefighters responded to an accident at the intersection of Trask Parkway and Laurel Bay Road in which a motorcyclist was killed. In September, firefighters responded to an accident involving multiple motorcycles in which three cyclists were seriously injured, and two cyclists requiring a medical helicopter evacuation. In October, firefighters responded to an accident in which three Battery Creek football players were seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident on Laurel Bay Road, with one occupant trapped and having to be rescued by firefighters.

Sheriff ’s office looking for armed robbery suspect

The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking help in identifying the person who committed an armed robbery on Dec. 27 at the Shell Food Mart located at 3530 Trask Parkway in Burton. A man entered the store with a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. He ran toward the Spanish Moss Trail at the A2

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rear of the building. The suspect is a black man, approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 200 pounds and wearing a black hoodie and black pants with blue coloring. If you have any information about the pictured individual or the incident, contact Investigator Malphrus at 843-255-3426, BCSO Dispatch at 843-524-2777, or Crimestoppers at 1-888-274-6372 to remain anonymous and collect a possible reward. In a separate incident, an armed robbery took place at the Callawassie General store located at 1 Callawassie Drive on Dec. 17. A black male entered the store with a handgun and demanded money, then fled the store in an unknown direction. The black male was approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, and weighing between 160 to 170 pounds. He was wearing black pants with a blue sweater vest. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call 843-524-2777.

No one injured in Dale shooting incident

Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office deputies responded to a shooting incident on Dec. 31 at Coakley Road and Keans Neck Road in Dale. A male victim reported that while he was approaching a stop sign in his vehicle, an unknown adult African-American man pulled up next to him and fired several shots. Although his vehicle was struck multiple times, he was uninjured during the incident. There was no further description of the subject or his vehicle. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Sgt. Brandon Disbrow at 843-255-3407 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.

Sheriff ’s Office asks public for help in cold case

On Feb. 22, 1986, Sarah Grace Glisson, 88, was found murdered in her Bluffton residence near where Rose Hill Plantation stands today. During the investigation it was learned Glisson, who was legally blind, lived alone and was routinely checked on by friends. When no one had heard from her, deputies were dispatched to check on her. Her residence was found in disarray and she was found tied up and deceased. Glisson, who was in frail health, died of suffocation as result of the location of the restraints on her body.

Examination of forensic evidence did not identify any suspects, as technology at the time was limited. Evidence collected from the scene is currently being evaluated for additional forensic examination. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in any Beaufort County cold case. No matter how insignificant it may seem, any information offered in reference to a cold case could prove to be the missing link needed to solve the case. If you have any information regarding this unsolved cold case, contact Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-255-3402, 843-816-8013 or robertb@bcgov.net. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).

Man shot in leg on St. Helena Island

Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office deputies responded to a residence on Storyteller Road on St. Helena Island on Dec. 31 regarding a fight between two men in the yard. While they were responding, reports of shots fired and a gunshot victim were received by the Sheriff 's Office Emergency Dispatch. Upon arrival, deputies learned one of the two males involved in the fight had been shot in the leg. He was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for treatment. As of this time the victim has not cooperated with investigators. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Sgt. Brandon Disbrow at 843-255-3407 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.

Suspect wanted in Eagle’s Pointe break-ins

The Beaufort County Sheriff 's Office is seeking help from the public in identifying a male suspect involved in a recent series of Bluffton vehicle breakins. Images were captured from a surveillance system of the suspect from a Dec. 19 vehicle breakin at Eagle's Pointe in Bluffton. Anyone knowing the identify of the person is asked to call Cpl. LaVan at 843-255-3313 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for a possible reward.

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Larry Sanders, Pastor Pete Bernston, Rev. Thomas Pearson, Shellie West, Eric Lowman, Jack Hills, Jillian Eighmy, Sharon Boulware, Bill Grainer, Mike Porter, Marcia Harrison, Ed Hazlett, Spike Kammaner, Barbara Lesnick and Frank Roland attended the Church of the Palms ground breaking ceremony.

Church of the Palms holds ground breaking ceremony

A ground breaking ceremony was held recently at the Church of the Palms new Christian Life Center.

The new Christian Life Center is the cornerstone element of the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vision 2020 strategy, which calls for increased connection with the community, enabled by more space. The new Christian Life Center will include additional Sunday school/small group meeting rooms, a music suite, a fellowship hall, a full kitchen and restrooms with showers. Clayton Construction Company Inc. of Spartanburg is the general contractor, with BB&T providing construction funding.

Coastal Carolina CEO to be guest at networking

The Greater Bluffton Chamber will hold a coffee networking from 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Coastal Carolina Hospital. Joel C. Taylor, the new chief executive officer of Coastal Carolina Hospital, will be the special guest. As CEO, Taylor oversees strategic, opera-

tional and clinical activities for the 41-bed hospital in Hardeeville. Coastal Carolina Hospital is located at 1000 Medical Center Drive. This event is free and open to the public.

Beaufort chamber to accept applications

Are you interested in being more involved with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce in the new year? If so, an informational meeting for anyone interested in serving as an ambassador in 2017 will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the chamber offices at 701 Craven St. in Beaufort. Chamber representatives will discuss the application process and requirements to serve. Coffee and breakfast will be provided by Bojangles'. In order to apply, attendance at this meeting is mandatory and applications will be

due by Friday, Jan. 27. Twelve Ambassadors will be chosen. Visit www.beaufortchamber.org.

Save the date for State of the Bases

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is encouraging people to save the date of Wednesday, Feb. 1, for the State of the Bases breakfast meeting. Attendees will hear updates from the military leaders of the three local military installations. Additionally, the Military Enhancement Committee will honor one military family per quarter who exemplifies going "beyond the call of duty," serving as leaders and role models in their community and dedicating themselves to their families and the military lifestyle. The selected family will be announced at the State of the Bases meeting.

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IN OTHER NEWS NEWS BRIEFS New technology improves service at county offices

Beaufort County’s Myrtle Park offices in Bluffton have launched new technology that has been called “pleasantly innovative” by residents who have visited within the past two weeks. When residents step off of the elevator on the third floor of the Myrtle Park office building, they will encounter an interactive kiosk, followed by LED television screens, all part of the new ACF Technologies Q-Flow Software Solution, a lobby management system installed on Dec. 15. According to the ACF Technologies website, the new lobby management software provides a quick and simple check-in process along with multi-media options. “The launch of this innovative technology is one portion of our countywide plan to provide quality core services efficiently,” said county Administrator Gary Kubic. “We are excited to deliver a more satisfying experience to our residents.” The system serves residents visiting the assessor, auditor, building codes, business license and treasurer offices.

Ornament can be on display year-round

Whether you take down your tree today or in a few weeks, there is one ornament that can remain on display all year long – the ABLE ornament. “This ornament is special,” said Sue Ann Bolick, ABLE Foundation chair, “not only because it’s enameled in brass and features bright, bold colors of the sea, and not simply because it is an ornament that can be displayed throughout the entire year. It’s special because it changes lives.” All proceeds from ornament sales go towards Camp Treasure Chest, a summer camp for special needs children in Beaufort County. “Camp Treasure Chest is truly a life-changing experience for the campers,” said Erin Womack, Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs Family Support director. “Because of the specialized care needed, many of our campers would not be

able to attend a summer camp in this area. This wouldn’t be possible without ABLE’s assistance, and without the funding from ornament sales.” The boxed ornaments are being sold for $18 and are available for purchase by calling the ABLE Foundation at 843-592-1731; and at the Beaufort County Department of Disabilities and Special Needs at 100 Clearwater Way, Beaufort. For more information on Camp Treasure Chest, the ABLE Foundation and ornaments, visit ablefoundationbc.org.

County: Christmas trees won’t be picked up

Beaufort County is advising its residents (excluding residents within Beaufort city limits) that Christmas trees are not considered storm debris and therefore are not allowed at the rights-of-way. Trees placed at the right-of-way will not be removed by the county’s debris removal contractor. Christmas trees can be disposed of at any County Convenience Center. All ornaments and lights must be removed prior to disposal. All Class 1 waste (including real Christmas trees, small limbs, leaves and landscape trimmings) will be ground and recycled as boiler fuel. The city of Beaufort collects Class 1 waste at the curb as part of its waste service. Citizens residing within the city can place real Christmas trees at the curb for collection.

Community foundation adds 2 board members

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has elected two new members to its board of directors. Allen Ward, of Bluffton, is president and principal of Ward Edwards Inc., a civil/environmental engineering and allied services firm headquartered in Beaufort County and serving coastal South Carolina and Georgia. He was a founding director of Atlantic Community Bank, chartered in 2006, for which he served on the compensation, credit and building committees. David Wetmore, of Hilton Head Island, currently serves as board chair for Grange Mutual Insurance Companies and Nationwide Mutual Funds Group. Early in his

career he worked for KPMG, where he became a managing partner at age 35. He went on to become president and chair of several publicly-held software services companies, and later helped start an investment banking and venture capital fund serving the technology industry. Since 1994, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has been connecting people, resources and needs by helping build stronger communities and assisting donors in making a difference through charitable giving. With more than 300 charitable funds, combined assets totaling $63 million and grant-making and scholarships reaching $58 million, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is the largest source of unrestricted philanthropic resources dedicated to Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. For more information, call 843-681-9100 or visit www.cf-lowcountry.org.

Sen. Tom Davis to speak at Republican club meeting

The Greater Bluffton Republican Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, Jan. 9, at Rose Hill Golf Club at 4 Clubhouse Drive in Bluffton. Sen. Tom Davis, who was scheduled to speak at the December meeting, will give a legislative update and answer questions from the club members. The social hour begins at 5 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 5:45 p.m. The public is welcome.

DirecTV, WJCL break off ties

Following protracted negotiations, the efforts of Hearst Television, parent of WJCL, to achieve a new carriage agreement with DirecTV, reached an impasse, and, as a result, WJCL is now no longer being carried by DirecTV. The channel impacted is 22. The current carriage agreement expired at midnight Dec. 31. “Hearst has a long history of successfully concluding agreements with cable companies and other satellite distributors with no disruption of service to viewers,” noted WJCL president and general manager, Timothy J. Morrissey. “Unfortunately, the Di-

recTV negotiating team is seeking the right to carry our stations at below-market rates, which is neither fair nor reasonable given the significant investments we have made to deliver top-tier programming to our viewers. “We regret the inconvenience DirecTV’s demands have imposed on its subscribers, and we will keep you fully informed of developments. “We have not ‘blacked out’ our station,” Morrissey added. “You may continue to receive our station for free, over the air, and, where available, from your local cable or satellite operators.” Viewers can determine the type of antenna needed to receive the signals of Hearst stations at www.antennaweb.org. To contact DirecTV, call 800-531-5000.

County treasurer to speak at LIBPA meeting

Maria Walls, Beaufort County treasurer, will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, Jan. 10, meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association. The meeting will be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort County Realtor’s Association Headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park (behind the BB&T Bank on Lady’s Island Drive). The meeting is open to the public. Walls will discuss the challenges faced upon taking office; the functional relationship between the auditor and treasurer; results of a review of vehicle tax accounts; the biggest future challenge; and an opinion on whether the treasurer should be an elected or hired position.

Beach renourishment project winds up

The town of Hilton Head has completed the 2016 island-wide Beach Renourishment Project. The town's contractor, Weeks Marine Inc., completed sand placement activities in the overnight hours on Dec. 29. Since the start of the project in June 2016, more than 2.5 million cubic yards of sand have been placed along approximately 7 miles of shoreline. The work includes damage reparations to some portions of the beach damaged by Hurricane Matthew. Weeks Marine plans to demobilize from the island within the next 30 days.

HURRICANE MATTHEW NEWS BRIEFS FEMA: Flood insurance is wisest path to recovery

Federal disaster assistance will not cover all your losses from Hurricane Matthew and the flooding that followed. Officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) say many disaster survivors erroneously believe they will receive enough money from disaster assistance programs to restore their home to its pre-disaster condition. But FEMA housing grants and other assistance programs are limited to the amount necessary to make your damaged home safe, sanitary and functional for the number of occupants who live there. The cost of repairing additional spaces, such as family rooms, dens or extra bedrooms, is not considered.

Also, currently the law limits federal disaster assistance to $33,000 per household. Most homeowners know that standard property insurance policies don’t cover flooding. However, homeowners who had the foresight to purchase flood insurance – or who were required to have it by their mortgage lender – may be reimbursed for up to $250,000 for physical damage to their house and up to $100,000 for personal property. Flood insurance is available in any community that participates in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), including Beaufort County. Other benefits of flood insurance versus disaster assistance include: • Assistance grants from FEMA require a presidential disaster declaration; declarations are not awarded in all flooding events.

• Flood insurance claims are paid even if a disaster is not declared by the president. • Many floods never reach catastrophic disaster proportions. Flood insurance pays off for the smallest flood event, even for a single flooded room. • The most typical form of disaster assistance is an interest-bearing loan that must be repaid. The term of an SBA disaster home loan could extend to 30 years. Repayment on a $50,000 SBA loan (at 2 percent) is $185 a month or $2,200 an year. • The average cost of a NFIP policy is $600 a year; as little as $200 a year for “preferred risk,” if you live in a moderate-to-lowrisk flood zone. • Flood insurance policies are continuous; cannot be canceled or not-renewed for repeat losses. You cannot buy a flood insurance policy direct from FEMA or the NFIP. To buy a flood insurance policy, South Carolina survivors should call their insurance agent or company. For more information about flood insurance for homeowners and renters or to find an NFIP agent, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 and ask for the NFIP Call Center.

FEMA encourages wise use of grants

More than $35 million in federal disaster assistance grants have been approved to date for South Carolinians recovering from Hurricane Matthew. While this assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tax-free and the grants do not have to be repaid, FEMA urges recipients to use their grants quickly, wisely and only for disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance. After awarding a grant to a homeowner or renter, FEMA will send a follow-up letter that lists approved uses, such as: • Home repairs to the structure, water, septic and sewage systems; A4

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• Rental assistance for a different place to live temporarily; • Repair or replacement of a flooded essential vehicle; • Medical care for an injury caused by the disaster; • Repair, cleaning or replacement of clothing and specialized tools; • Necessary educational materials such as computers, school books and supplies; • Moving and storage expenses related to the disaster; and • Other serious disaster-related needs, such as child care. Homeowners and renters may spend FEMA rental assistance grants in any way that helps them achieve the goal of safe, sanitary and functional housing. Keep all receipts for three years to show how your disaster grants were spent. After every major disaster FEMA conducts audits of disaster assistance payments to ensure taxpayer dollars were properly provided by the agency and appropriately used by recipients. When you get a letter from FEMA, read it carefully. If you have any questions, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711, video services) or 800-4627585(TTY). For more information, visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division at scemd.org/recovery-section/ia.

Literacy Center helping dislocated families

The Literacy Center is providing staff and students to help dislocated families move back into their post-hurricane repaired apartments throughout January. Interpreters and translators will help explain why there may be a few items missing (a demand too large for some materials and supplies), help them understand how to operate a new appliance or thermostat and make sure they have a key to their new front door. Visit theliteracycenter.org.

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drugs in development Primary Open Angle Glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma. An increase in eye pressure, intraocular pressure (IOP), occurs slowly over time, leading to vision loss. Higher IOP is thought to be the result of changes in the eye that lead to an obstruction in the outflow of fluid, called aqueous humor. Large clinical studies have shown that, with reduction in IOP, optic nerve damage and progressive visual loss can be slowed or minimized. Glaucoma therapies Current drug treatments are directed towards lowering IOP. Treatments to reduce IOP rely on topical eye drop medications, laser and or conventional surgery. Many patients require more than one drug to control IOP, and despite effective current therapies, they don’t work for all patients. Current glaucoma medications reduce IOP by either reducing the production of fluid in the eye, or by increasing its outflow. Prostaglandins, which increase outflow, are now the most prescribed glaucoma treatment worldwide. Glaucoma drugs A new class of glaucoma drugs promises to act specifically on the eye’s drainage canals, called the trabecular meshwork, a main outflow and blockage site in glaucoma. Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitors target cells in the trabecular meshwork to enhance aqueous humor outflow. Aqueous

humor is a clear fluid that maintains the intraocular pressure. In research models of glaucoma, ROCK inhibitors have been shown to reduce cellular “stiffness” and enhance outflow through the trabecular meshwork, thereby reducing IOP. No drugs currently on the market enhance the eye’s fluid outflow in this way. Therefore this is a novel and unique target and approach to lowering IOP. ROCK inhibitors are not yet approved and available for glaucoma patients. Two U.S. companies, Aerie and Altheos, are currently in clinical research development with topical ROCK inhibitors to lower IOP. Research data has shown that ROCK inhibition has the potential to offer neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects as well as enhance blood flow to the optic nerve, all of which could benefit glaucoma patients. The ophthalmic community looks forward to and awaits the clinical research data as it becomes available for this potentially exciting class of drug compounds.

Coastal Carolina Hospital is now offering an app that provides a variety of features, including checking into the ER and checking your hospital records. The app also features: • Symptom checker • My Health Rec patient portal • ER wait time and check-in

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So ... uh ... what's the plan, Beaufort? Contemplating a new year and new beginnings, as we do this week, gives rise to recalling times past. In my estimation the most forward-thinking Beaufort City Council of the past century was the 1958-59 group that was led by Mayor Angus Fordham. The other four were banker and Mayor pro tem (later mayor) F.W. (“Willie”) Scheper III, pharmacist Charles Aimar, and Bay Street retailers D.L. Koth and Meyer Schein. Uniquely, and to their credit, the group published an “Annual Report,” that was distributed in the April 30, 1959, Beaufort Gazette. These guys had their act together. Saying “Today’s Dreams are Tomorrow’s Realities,” their report called for, among other civic improvements: • The construction of a municipal sewer system that they got right on and opened soon after on the Waddell Gardens parcel where the city’s beleaguered Southside Park stands now; • An improved waterfront that 15 years after they called for it became the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park; • “Improved Municipal Docking Facilities” that would become the downtown marina; • A street sweeper that wouldn’t finally be purchased until 2001; • And “construction of a modern City Hall” that would finally be brought online almost exactly 50 years after they called for it. Compare this to the current group’s long-term planning efforts. The most recent plan that is published on the city’s website is the now-discredited five-year-old Civic Master Plan that is actually little more than a proposed future zoning map. But where’s the plan for how the new Boundary Street will be marketed and should develop once the

Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.

construction is complete? There’s precious little about that in the original Boundary Street Plan. The 1959 group, their annual report shows, had an Annexation Committee comprised of five civic leaders, two of whom were sitting city council members. The present group acts like “annexation” is a dirty word. Bluffton and Hilton Head each have their current strategic plans up on their websites. Both are actively growing, or trying to grow, their boundaries. So certainly is Port Royal. Is Beaufort’s current informal “make it like it was” approach a realistic strategy? Mayor Fordham’s 1959 report says the city quadrupled yacht traffic from 1955-1958. The city has gotten a grant to remake the outermost pier of its downtown marina. Good. The marina operator’s lease is up in two years. Where’s the plan for maximizing Beaufort’s extraordinary natural advantage as a desirable stop-over location along the Intracoastal Waterway? The city’s leaders say they want to create an atmosphere in Beaufort so that Beaufort’s young people don’t have to leave to get good jobs. Good. They’ve tried industrial development at the Commerce Park and high-tech development with the Carteret Street digital corridor project. More than $3 million has been spent on those initiatives with little, if any, tangible return. Both decisions looked from the outside like spur-of-the-moment

The top of page 8 of Beaufort’s 1959 Annual Report shows the initial concept drawing of what would later become the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. On the right are the municipal accomplishments the group wanted emphasized.

real estate buys. Stepping beyond whim to professionalism, and trying to get the cart back behind the horse, if that’s the priority, why not put in the effort to get serious industrial development and high-tech development approaches into place? Get the school board, the Tech-

nical College of the Lowcountry, the chamber of commerce and the business community on board. We can disagree on whether this is local government’s appropriate role. If it’s the group’s priority, as it seems to be, then what better time than now to put the pieces into

place? With the flawed penny sales tax measure down the drain, a new administration in Washington and a new city council, what better time than now to look ahead? If we don’t, to paraphrase the 1959 group, “No dreams today will be no realities tomorrow.”

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Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

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sand crabs below. It was misting a bit out, so a walk on the beach would have probably been messy anyway. Next was a tour of the Beaufort waterfront and a stop at the playground where the kids could run around and play. Then off to the Saint Elena History Center on Bay Street. The Virginia relatives with their Jamestown knowledge were amazed they

had never heard about Saint Elena or Pedro Menedez. The children’s archeology dig there kept the little girls busy and allowed the adults to learn more about the early history of Parris Island. Our next excursion included visiting the Port Royal Sound Foundation’s Maritime Center on the Chechessee River. The turtles were a riot to watch as they climbed out of the salt water, crawled over the sand and slid into the fresh water to clean up. The pictures of the young children working in the oyster sheds before they went to school were eye openers to all of us. So, despite the clouds and misting, my company left Beaufort with happy memories. There are still so many things they want to see. And as it turns out, the weather was perfect after all.

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Have you ever gone someplace on a trip and it's raining and the taxi driver says, “You should have been here yesterday!” I always hated hearing that line and felt it was marketing propaganda spoken to tourists to explain away the bad weather. But the day after Christmas, I found myself saying the same thing to my guests, “You should have been here yesterday.” Christmas Day was gorgeous. The weather was sunny and warm with a delightful breeze that kept the bugs away. It was perfect Beaufort weather. Yet when they arrived, the clouds and humidity rolled in too. But despite my chagrin with the weather, my relatives were satisfied with the 60-degree temperature. They had left 20-degree weather and loved walking outside without wearing coats.

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Quantico, Va. After six months of training, he was sent to Vietnam. One positive that happened during his time of service: He met his future wife. O’Kelley was home on leave from the Marine Corps, visiting a childhood friend in Columbia, when the opportunity for a blind date presented itself. The buddy wanted O’Kelley to meet his girlfriend’s roommate, Yancey Heins. “They fixed me up with a date and that was that.” After completing his service in Vietnam, O’Kelley was stationed at Parris Island and never left. With medals and decorations including the Navy/Marine Achievement Medal, Vietnam Campaign and Combat Action Ribbon, O’Kelley retired as a lieutenant colonel and began his career as a lawyer. In 1975, he opened his firm, O’Kelley and Fordham, at 715 Bay St., where he still practices today. And from that location, he has seen – and helped author – much of the story of down-

town Beaufort’s revival. The layout back then was different. “The Saltus building was Belk, there was Shines Department Store, Old Bay Market was Edwards Dime Store and I had a little hardware store on each corner of my block,” he said. Nightlife was different back then too – it was nonexistent. “Back in the 1970s and ‘80s, we didn’t have any night activity,” he said. “”At 6 o’clock they’d roll the sidewalks up.” O’Kelley believes one of the big positives that came out of his time on the Beaufort City Council is the growth of Beaufort’s downtown economy, even if that’s not always seen as a positive. “Now we have a thriving downtown scene with good shops and restaurants. Parking is something people talk a lot about, but believe me, I was here when there was always plenty of open parking spaces – but there weren’t many shops that people wanted to visit. That’s a bad place to be,” he said. O’Kelley’s last session as a member of City Council took place on Dec. 13. “How would I like to be remembered? I just hope I did some good things that have benefited our city and its people,” he said.

William McBride Dedicated. Rock-steady. Consistent. These are just a few of the words spoken to describe William “Bill” McBride during his final term on the Beaufort County Council. McBride served a history-making term of 40 years, from 1976-2016, the longest term held by any council member in the history of the council. His term length is not the only triumph that made Beaufort County history. “You were the first, and to date, the only African-American chairman and vice chairman of Beaufort County Council,” said Morris Campbell, former Beaufort County council member and retired Beaufort County Community Services director. “You always looked out for human and community services issues.” William McBride served in sev- McBride eral leadership capacities as the County Council chairman from 19831984, County Council vice chairman from 1991-1992, South Carolina Association of Counties president in 1993 and County Council parliamentarian from 2001-2016.

He also served as a liaison for several boards, including the Beaufort/Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, Beaufort Memorial Hospital board, Joint Initiative Committee of County Council and board of education, and the Northern Regional Plan Implementation Steering Committee. During his tenure, he was a member of 21 committees, holding four chairmanships and seven vice chairmanships. At his final council meeting on Dec. 12, several community leaders spoke about McBride’s years of service. “On behalf of more than 120 agencies comprising the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance, we thank you for always being concerned about the well-being of our community, humanity and heart,” said Fred Leyda, director of the Beaufort County Human Services Department, “and for caring about our residents at all stages of life.” “My priority was to take the people who felt they didn’t have the power to influence Beaufort County Council’s decisions, and make sure their voices were heard,” said McBride. “I made sure my votes were reflective of what was good for the entire county. My community trusted me. It was an honor and privilege to serve them.”

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nications cables underground for safety and aesthetics, realigning the Boundary and Robert Smalls Parkway intersection and improving traffic signal intersections, including a new signal at Carolina Cove. • The Southside dog park, previously used as a water treatment site by the Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, had been discussed for years by the community and the Beaufort City Council. In 2016, it became reality. “We had a lot of volunteer help in cleaning up the property, and our Public Works crew did wonderful work removing all the debris and tearing up old asphalt,” said Libby Anderson, planning director for Beaufort. “Open park space is an important part of Beaufort.” • Other highlights for city leaders in 2016 included expanding the popular Spanish Moss Trail; reviewing, once again, parking needs and possible solutions, including a potential parking garage; and adjusting the city business license ordinance to allow a more streamlined process for group events, and taking payments online for business licenses and the accommodations/hospitality taxes. • Beaufort voters returned incumbent Mike McFee to the Beaufort City Council alongside newcomer and downtown businesswoman Nan Sutton. They join Mayor Billy Keyserling, Phil Cromer and Stephen Murray on council. • In December, city leaders joined Rep. Jim Clyburn and National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis at historic Brick Baptist Church across from the Penn Center for a standing-room only public

Above from left: In October, Hurricane Matthew changed the Lowcountry landscape, downing thousands of trees; construction continues on Boundary Street. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

hearing of major support for a proposed Reconstruction Monument district to recognize local contributions to Reconstruction. • On the tragic side, fire destroyed the Black Chamber of

Commerce office building just days after the November election. The structure was nearing completion on Bladen Street. Federal investigators determined the fire was an electrical accident.

• In October, Hurricane Matthew changed the Lowcountry landscape, downing thousands of trees. Homes in Beaufort were damaged and the debris cleanup will continue into 2017, but

thankfully no deaths or major injuries were reported from the Category 2 hurricane. For more information about the city of Beaufort, visit www.cityofbeaufort.org.

Scarlet is not just a letter anymore Happy 2017 to everyone! Like we usually do, or try to do, we're going to start the new year with a new wine, along with new diet plans, new living plans, blah, blah, blah. That way our drinking is connected with all our resolutions. Kept or not. I suspect we'll keep the wine even if we lose our resolutions. Steele Wines is our producer of this week. Our wine comes under their Shooting Star label. Jed Steele has been in the California wine business for decades. In the 1980s, he was head winemaker at Kendall Jackson, which gives him a lot of the credit for several things. Many Americans learned to like and drink wine every day thanks to Kendall Jackson Chardonnay. Its style reflected one of Jed's biggest talents: blending different grapes from different sources in order to make a wine that tasted consistently the same in a style that was hugely appealing. And, for a price that large numbers of new

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American wine drinkers could afford on a regular basis. In the early 1990s, Jed went out on his own and founded Steele Winery, which is located in Lake County in Mendocino. The Steele label wines, especially the highly rated Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs and Zinfandels, established Jed's name and reputation with the public. So, he launched the Shooting Star wines. The grapes for Shooting Star come from many of the same vineyards as Jed's higher-priced wines. Some of them are blends of one variety from several appellations, some

are very close to the actual Steele wines but aged less time in barrels, or not at all, and some are lesser known varieties that Jed likes to play with - Tempranillo, Viognier, Counoise, Aligoté - you get the idea. Because they are less expensive than their Steele label cousins, Shooting Stars are value wines meant to be easily enjoyed, often and by many of us. Our wine is a brand new member of the Shooting Star family: Scarlet. As it is explained at the winery, don't let this wine's name bring puritanical thoughts to mind. It is less than a puritanical red blend of several varieties: 40 percent Cabernet Franc, 20 percent Syrah, 10 percent Pinot Noir with 20 percent other grapes. It’s a great example of Jed's playing! The grapes for this wine are all harvested separately, sometimes even at different days and times. Then, at the winery, they are crushed and allowed to soak for one to two days before being inoculated with yeast.

Then, each variety is fermented separately and aged in neutral American, old Hungarian and French barrels. Typically, barrel aging lasts 8 to 18 months. But, that also depends on each variety. The wine is very balanced, with fresh cherry and dark fruit notes and a dark chocolate overcoat on all the fruit favors. The tannins are mild and smooth, and a crisp touch of acidity keeps the wine fresh. Truly, it is one of those wines that make you keep topping off your glass! But, if we're going to keep filling our glasses, we're back to the price issue. We did say Shooting Star wines were priced for every day. Further, in deference to it being the beginning of a new year, our wine is not expensive. After the stress and agony of the whole holiday season, less expensive makes it much easier to enjoy more of Scarlet. Red wine but no red letter. For $9.99, we really can keep our glasses full. Enjoy! JANUARY 5 - 11, 2017

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It’s not what you lose, but what you gain By Kat Walsh

It’s that time of year. A new year means New Year’s resolutions. And if one of the items on your resolution list for 2017 includes something along the lines of “getting in shape and losing weight,” there’s good and bad news. The bad news: Out of all the benefits you get from exercise, weight loss is the one that takes the longest for you to see. It takes so long, in fact, that most new exercisers will quit before the weight comes off. However, the good news is that the benefits to exercising go far beyond weight loss – and many you’ll notice immediately. Researchers are learning that exercise is, actually, medicine. “There is no pill that comes close to what exercise can do,” said human genomics researcher Claude Bouchard, in Time magazine’s The New Science of Exercise. “And if there was one, it would be extremely expensive.” Here are 10 compelling – some surprising – reasons to start exercising. 1. Be happier. By increasing blood flow to the brain and releasing endorphins, dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin, exercise influences brain chemistry in a positive way, reducing pain, lightening mood and relieving stress. In 2000, researchers at Duke University compared the antidepressant effects of aerobic exercise to a popular antidepressant. The results: The group who exercised (40 minutes three to five days per week) experienced the greatest antidepressant effect. 2. Alleviate anxiety. Which do you think is better at relieving anxiety: a warm bubble bath or a 20-minute jog? Turns out, the warm and fuzzy chemicals that

are released during and after that jog – or any exercise – can help people with anxiety calm down. 3. Improve confidence. “I never thought I would be able to __________.” Fill in the blank. Whatever you previously aspired to, you can do with exercise. Whether it is running 1 mile, cycling through a spinning class or learning a new sport, you can find a new skill set and sense of self through exercise. “Running is an individual sport, so the results come directly from your efforts,” said Tim Wiez, ultra marathoner and owner of Grounded Running in Port Royal. “Ultimately, this increases self-esteem, resiliency and determination.” 4. Get creative. Philosopher and author Henry Thoreau said, “My thoughts began to flow the moment my legs began to move." Many successful creative people past and present are known to be avid and regular exercisers because they’ve all discovered that inspiration is often found in motion. It’s a fact backed up by research as well: Exercise is likely to help enhance your creative thinking. 5. Memory. If you’ve ever

walked into a room only to forget why you entered, exercise may be what you need to remember. Publications from Science Daily to Harvard Health agree that regular exercise actually changes our brains to improve memory and thinking skills. The effect is particularly profound as we age. Studies also suggest that exercise is, as of now, the best way to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. 6. Slow the aging process. Exercise has been shown to lengthen lifespan by as much as five years. Time magazine found several studies suggesting that moderate-intensity exercise may slow down the aging of cells. 7. Better looking skin. Forget the Botox and chemical peels – exercise can improve the appearance of your skin. Aerobic exercise

revs up blood flow to the skin, delivering oxygen and nutrients that improve skin health and even help wounds heal faster. 8. Mindfulness. Exercise can also be a welcome mental break from the demands, drains and screens of everyday life. Whether you’re walking on a treadmill, riding a bicycle, rowing a boat or taking a yoga class, when you are exercising, you’re focused on that – and that alone. “Mindfulness is one of the biggest benefits of a yoga practice,” said Mariah Robinson, instructor at ArtiZen Yoga in Beaufort. “By learning to tune into your posture and breathing, you can gain control over mental fluctuations like anxiety, sadness and anger. Yoga teaches awareness so you can relax your muscles, take

deep breaths and be present.” 9. Camraderie. Whatever you’re interested in, odds are, others are too. And out of that common interest, friendships are formed. Cheryl Mansson, member of the Beaufort Rowing Club, calls the club a wonderful community, both in and out of the boat. And fellow member George Utter said, “I just enjoy and look forward to being around the kinds of folks who row with us.” No matter what form of fitness fits your fancy, there are fellow friends to be found. If organized sports interest you, there are groups galore to choose from – running, cycling, rowing, tennis, basketball, softball and more. If going solo is more your style, you have a plethora of options both outside (the Spanish Moss Trail, bridge, beaches and parks) and indoors (exercise classes covering everything from boxing to barre fitness.) “I love seeing all the cars parked at the Cat Island Bridge, with their drivers walking the bridge and enjoying our beautiful scenery,” said Denice Davis, fitness director at the Wardle Family YMCA. “Beaufort is always changing and there are more and more options for us to get moving, learn new skills and make new friends in the process.” 10. Sleep better. Studies show that exercise can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. If you’re looking to create a better version of yourself for 2017, instead of focusing of what exercise can help you lose, you might be more successful focusing on what it can help you gain.

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Trinity Classical Christian School puts on Christmas play Friends and family members of students at Trinity Classical Christian School gathered together to watch the school’s fifth annual Christmas Program on Dec. 13 at Community Bible Church. The service consisted of brief Christmas-related skits, reading of Christmas-related scripture and lots of carols sung by students and congregation alike.

“Star Boy” (Levi Qualls), left, walks toward St. Lucia of Sweden (Laney Sheehan) during a brief skit prior to the singing of Sankta Lucia.

Students from Holy Trinity School sing Christmas carols. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Teachers make sure their students are in the right place prior to sing Christmas carols. Above: Caleb Baker, a first-grader at Holy Trinity school, gazes at his blue electronic candle while second-graders sing a Christmas carol. Left: Friends and family take photos of their students on stage.

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Sea Island Rotary Club Adventure Biathlon is on

Hurricane Matthew cannot hold the Sea Island Rotary Club down from bringing runners and paddlers a spectacular event at a different, but great, new location. As many are aware, Hunting Island State Park is currently closed with the trails being the last to be reopen after post-hurricane repairs. So, the 2017 SIRC race location will be held in and around Port Royal on Saturday, March 11. The race will begin at The Sands with kayaks and paddleboards paddling about 6 miles on the waterway separating Port Royal and Parris Island Recruit Depot. Following the paddle, runners will be entertained by an approximately 4-mile run complete with challenges. Participants can go solo, relay (one paddler and one runner) or team (tandem kayak with both paddling and running). There will be separate award categories for male, female, mixed, kayak and paddleboards. There will also be a post-race party. Visit www.huntingislandbiathlon.com.

BAA Gallery showcases watercolorist, potter “Water & Earth” will be the focus of an upcoming exhibit at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery at 913 Bay St. in Beaufort. The watercolor and pottery work of artists Daniel McSweeney and Wayne Chambers will be on display from Sunday, Jan. 8, to Sunday, Feb. 26. An opening reception will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13. The public is invited. Also on display will be the work of 65 other local artists who are members of the gallery. A native of Crewe, Va., Chambers spent much of his life in Richmond, Va., working for Phillip Morris USA. He said he was so impressed with Richmond, he started painting its cityscapes and skyline views. “I had a one-man show at the Ross Building in downtown Richmond in the early ‘80s,” he said. “The Retail Merchants’ Asso-

Wayne Chambers’ watercolors are often depictions of local scenery.

ciation bought my entire show.” Following that, he became a resident artist for the association for 15 years, documenting historical Richmond through his paintings. In 2000, he visited Savannah for a threeweek vacation and painted many of its historic buildings. He painted the famous Mercer House, and landed a contract with the owners.

Subsequently, he moved to the Savannah area, where, he said, “Everywhere I look, there is a painting!” McSweeney grew up playing in the riverbeds behind his house in rural Virginia, where his love of clay began. As he played, he noticed the different properties between plain dirt and thick, malleable clay. In high school in Columbia, he learned how clay, combined with heat and fire, makes “something everlasting.” From there, he went to the Kansas City Art Institute to formalize his skills. He returned to South Carolina to make pottery and clay sculpture his own way, mixing his own clay and glazes, and even digging clay from local riverbeds for some of his work. He uses porcelain and stoneware clay bodies, and his reduction process allows for richer glazes and variations in the same glaze.

McSweeney has exhibited his work in the Midwest and throughout the Southeast. He also is a talented pottery instructor, having worked with children and adult students at his own galleries, The Art Garage in Columbia, and Spark Studios and Gallery in Charleston. He has also been a working instructor at the Kansas City Clay Guild, Columbia Parks and Recreation, Blythewood Parks and Recreation and the Artists’ Loft School in Mount Pleasant. He has a studio in downtown Beaufort, where he holds classes and continues to share his love of clay with his students. Chartered in 1957, the Beaufort Art Association is a tax-exempt membership organization. There are around 175 local artists who are members. Visit www.beaufortartassociation.com.

2017 Calendar Dolls Pageant presented by sorority chapter The Nu Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. presented its 2017 Calendar Dolls Pageant in early December. The event was held at the Quality Inn at Beaufort Town Center and was well attended by family and friends of the pageant participants and chapter members. The pageant is a bi-annual educational enrichment program as well as a scholarship fundraiser. The program gives girls in grades

Local artist releases ‘Collard Green Crown’ Lowcountry-based musician Mahoganee Amiger, also known as the Sea Island SongBird, recently released “Collard Green Crown.” The album cover artwork is from "The Collard Series," which was painted by actress, storyteller, educator and visual artist Natalie Daise, who was on the Nick Jr. TV Series "Gullah Gullah Island.” She was inspired by a profile picture that Amiger had posted on her Facebook page. Daise, who is affectionately known as "Gullah Mama," said Collard Greens represents heritage, history and family gatherings. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/MahoganeeAmiger.

4-6 the opportunity to participate in activities for leadership development. The activities, projects and field trips are planned and supervised by the chapter for a year in cooperation with individuals and services of the community. In the photo, from left, are D'Asya Lowery, Jasmine Tolbert, Sylise Edwards, Kamirah Freeman (Calendar Doll 2017), JaMia Frazier, Amya Fields, Morgan Haynes and Odea Cordray.

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For the past three years, during the month of December, the Beaufort alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has donated bicycles to 22 girls and boys at the 11 elementary schools in its service area. This also honors the 22 founders of the sorority. The bicycles are donated by supporters of Beaufort alumnae as well as members of the community. The event was held at Plaza Theaters, and the children and their parents were invited to see a movie. They were presented with the bicycles after the movie. JANUARY 5 - 11, 2017

SPORTS & SCHOOLS SPORTS BRIEFS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Ciara Courtney Grade: 12 School: Whale Branch Early College High School

This week’s Athlete of the Week is Ciara Courtney, a 12th grader at Whale Branch Early College High School. She was nominated by Shelia Cato because “Ciara is the heart and soul of the Ciara Courtney Lady Warriors basketball. Her willingness to work hard to help her team on the court and off the court is a true testament of her character.” Q: What’s your favorite subject and why? A: History, because it teaches us about our past, and what not to allow to happen again. Q: What are some of your accomplishments? A: All-region team as freshman in softball in the 2013 season. Q: What clubs and activities are you involved in? A: Basketball, soccer and JROTC. Q: Who do you admire and why? A: I admire everyone, because everyone is special in their own way. Q: What’s your favorite thing to do outside of school? A: Working out and reading. Q: What’s your favorite movie? A: “The Lovely Bones.” Q: What’s your favorite TV show? A: “Criminal Minds.” Q: What’s your favorite music? A: Country.

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Lampkin leads Battery Creek past Marlboro County

With Taquasha Lampkin delivering a double-double, Battery Creek pulled away

to beat Marlboro County 63-34 in the opening round of the Carolina Invitational on Dec. 28. Marlboro County, an opponent from Bennettsville, found itself playing from behind throughout the tournament game. Lampkin helped to lead Battery Creek with 14 points and a game-high 18 rebounds. She proved to be a force inside for Battery Creek any time she was on the court during the tournament contest. Daje Bartley led the productive Dolphins in scoring, posting a game-high 19 points. Bartley also recorded five steals as the Dolphins prevailed in the first round contest in the Carolina Invitational. Accompanying Lampkin and Bartley in double figures in the scoring column for Battery Creek, Brianna Tolbert, another reliable scorer, tossed in 16 points. In addition to scoring 14 points and pulling down a game-best 18 rebounds, Lampkin dished out six assists and registered five steals for Battery Creek in the easy win. Following its opening round victory over Marlboro County, Battery Creek suffered back-to-back losses in the Carolina Invitational, falling to both Glynn Academy of Brunswick, Ga. and Coconut Creek, Fla. Glynn Academy beat Battery Creek 42-30 on Dec. 29. In the final round of the Carolina Invitational on Dec. 30, Coconut Creek defeated the Dolphins 43-32.

Moyd paces Beaufort High in win over West Oak

Led by another solid performance from Naijuia Moyd, Beaufort High pulled away to defeat West Oak 61-38 in the opening round of the Carolina Invitational on Dec. 27. The Eagles claimed their sixth straight victory. Beaufort High featured three scorers in double figures. Leading the Eagles to the win, Moyd poured in a game-high 19 points. Moyd also dished out eight assists as the Eagles prevailed in the tournament contest. The Eagles excelled both offensively and defensively. Beaufort High held struggling West Oak to nine points in the first half.

The Eagles took a 22-point lead into halftime. Joining Moyd in double figures and narrowly missing a double-double, Imari Smalls scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Eagles. In addition to her points and rebounds, Smalls dished out five assists and recorded five steals for the winning team. Accompanying Moyd and Smalls in double figures for the Eagles, Terrayah Williams tossed in 15 points. Williams was another solid all-around player for the Eagles, grabbing eight rebounds and recording six blocks. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 8-2. Beaufort High advanced to meet St. Albans, W. Va. in a winners' bracket game on Dec. 28. Beaufort High struggled to get going offensively against West Virginia powerhouse St. Albans in the second round of the Carolina Invitational. St. Albans pulled away to beat the Eagles 63-21 in the second round of the Carolina Invitational on Dec. 28. With the loss, Beaufort High slipped to 8-3. The Eagles were limited throughout the contest as St. Albans dominated. St. Albans set the tone early, outscoring Beaufort High 17-6 in the first quarter. The Red Dragons took a commanding 37-11 lead into halftime and started the second half strong, outscoring Beaufort High 12-4 in the third quarter. Finishing strong, St. Albans outscored Beaufort High 14-6 in the final frame.

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

John Paul II upends Calhoun Academy, 65-53

John Paul II upended host Calhoun Academy 65-53 in a mid-season boys' high school basketball game on Dec. 29. With the win, John Paul II improved to 10-1. John Paul II, under the direction of head coach Stacy Benedik, boasts additional wins over Henry Academy, Colleton Prep Acade-

my, Thomas Heyward Academy, Dorchester Academy, The Habersham School, Step of Faith Academy, Coastal Christian Prep, Orangeburg Prep and Andrew Jackson Academy. In the 12-point win over rival Calhoun Academy, Rashad Battiste led the Golden Warriors with a game-high 22 points. Accompanying Battiste in double figures for the talented John Paul II boys' basketball team, Lindsay Franklin netted 12 points. Karl Johnson narrowly missed reaching double figures, adding nine points for the Golden Warriors in the hard-fought win. Rounding out the John Paul II individual scoring, Thomas Kender tossed in seven points.

Beaufort High beats Mauldin, 54-40

Dajour Cleveland poured in a game-high 21 points to lead Beaufort High past Mauldin 54-40 in the semifinals of the Poinsettia Classic at Greenville on Dec. 28. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 6-1 and advanced to the Poinsettia Classic championship game. Accompanying Cleveland in double figures for the Eagles, Orion Murray contributed 10 points. The Eagles overcame a slow start. Mauldin, a well-rounded squad, excelled early, outscoring Beaufort High 13-9 in the first quarter. Beaufort High, however, battled back to lead 27-25 at halftime. Ultimately, the Mavericks faced a deficit at the conclusion of each of the last three quarters. Mauldin was forced to play from behind in the second half, especially late. The Eagles carried a 39-35 lead out of the third quarter and finished strong. Thriving late, Beaufort High outscored Mauldin 15-5 in the fourth quarter to pull away to win. Beaufort High moved on to meet tournament host Greenville in the title game of the Poinsettia Classic. The Eagles took a 6-1 record into the championship contest while Greenville stood perfect with an unblemished 9-0 mark prior to the opening tip of the highly-anticipated title tilt.

SCHOOL BRIEFS Students take second in stock market race

Bridges Prep’s fifth-grade girls earned $10,500 in simulated profits – enough for runner-up status – in the statewide Stock Market Game this fall sponsored by the S.C. Council on Economic Education and the Moore Business College at USC. As part of the project, students in grades 4-12 received lessons in finance, economics and research as required by the S.C. education standards. Student teams learned about the stock market and each team was given a fictitious account with $100,000 to invest. Final team standings were based on each team’s profit and loss as compared to the Standard & Poor 500 Growth. The Bridges team will visit Columbia in the springtime for an awards ceremony. Team members included Bailey Bates, Kayle Brown, Madeline Cook, Riley Gowen, Emma Mendenhall and Payton Mullen. “While it was a game, we took it seriously, and as a result our Fifth-Grade Girls Team placed second out of 149 teams in the South Carolina competition,” said John W. O’Connell Jr., the team’s leader and a Bridges Prep gifted and talented program teacher.

District offering two school choice events

The Beaufort County School District is gearing up to accept school choice applications for the 2017-18 academic year, the third year of the district’s expanded choice initiative. More than 2,300 students currently attend schools outside their zoned attendance areas. Two regional information fairs will give students and their parents opportunities to learn about the district’s choice programs and how to apply for them. The first fair, which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at Beaufort Middle School, will feature choice programs in Northern Beaufort County. The second fair will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at H.E. McCracken Middle School and will feature choice programs in Southern Beaufort County. After the two regional fairs, individual B4

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schools will host their own meetings between Jan. 17 and Jan. 31 so students and parents can get more detailed on-site information about the choices they offer. “Parents know that every child has different strengths and every child learns differently,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “Our school choice program is designed to accommodate those different learning styles and put children in the best possible position to succeed. Instruction is customized to their talents and interests, which increases their knowledge and builds their confidence.” Beaufort County students who attend choice programs do not pay extra tuition, although families are responsible for their students’ transportation if they live outside of their schools’ attendance zones. All choice schools also serve children who live in their attendance zones, in addition to students from outside the zone who apply to attend. School choice applications will be posted to the district’s website on Wednesday, Feb. 1, and must be turned in by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. Paper copies of the application will be available in all school offices. Complete information on the district’s programs, including access to application forms and key dates, is available online at the School Choice Headquarters website. At beaufortschools.net, click on “Parents’ in the main menu bar and scroll down to “School Choice Headquarters.”

among some 2,270 students at University of Alabama who were awarded degrees during winter commencement on Dec. 10. • Christopher Cleary, of Bluffton, was named to the Fall 2016 Honors list at Pomfret School. • Rachael Sutton, of Bluffton, was among approximately 490 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2016 President's List. • University of Mount Union recently released the recipients of its financial awards for the 2016-17 academic year. Roberto Olivera, of Bluffton, was one of 355 students to earn a financial award from Mount Union.

Local students graduate from universities

Beaufort, Jasper boards Reach agreement on ACE

A total of 719 students were eligible to walk in Coastal Carolina University's fall 2016 commencement, compared to 595 in 2015 and 590 in 2014. Two ceremonies were held in the HTC Center on campus on Dec. 16-17. Speaking to Coastal Carolina University's largest class of fall semester graduation candidates, commencement speaker Susan O'Malley advised the graduates to follow their passions. Candidates for graduation were Caitlynn Chavis and Torrance Legare, both of Beaufort, and Muhammad Abdul-Malik and Janiecia Mitchell, both of Bluffton. In other local student news: • Patrick Taylor-Wells of Bluffton was

Riverview Charter offers commemorative bricks

Riverview Charter School invites you to honor a loved one, thank a special teacher, market your business or simply commemorate your commitment to the school with a personalized, engraved brick to be set in the courtyard between the new middle school and original building. The Pave the Way fundraising campaign helps to enhance the schools educational experience for students and provides a lasting reminder for all to see. The school’s goal is to sell 1,500 personalized bricks, with 100 percent of the net fundraising proceeds to be used for the benefit of the students and teachers. Visit www.bricksrus.com/order/rcs.

After an affirmative vote by the Jasper County board of education, the Beaufort County board of education recently voted to replace the 42-year-old agreement on operating the Beaufort-Jasper Academy of Career Excellence with a new arrangement that will continue through June 30, 2019. The technical school is jointly owned by both counties and has about 475 students and a budget of $2.8 million. Two-thirds of the students and funding come from Beaufort County. The new agreement approved by the two school boards will maintain career and technology education programs at ACE that currently include automotive repair, barbering, building construction,

cosmetology, law enforcement services and plant and animal services. Beginning Jan. 1, ACE will be supervised by the two district superintendents, with members of the ACE board becoming ex officio non-voting committee members who meet quarterly with the superintendents. For the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years, the superintendents will determine student enrollment, with up to two-thirds being Beaufort County students and up to one-third being Jasper County students. If either district doesn’t fill its quota, the other district can enroll additional students. The Beaufort County School District will continue to pay two-thirds of ACE’s operating costs until June 30, 2019, and the Jasper County School District will pay one-third. When the two-year agreement terminates, the Jasper County School District will have the option to purchase the Beaufort County School District’s 50 percent share of the property for half of its appraised value. As discussions between the two districts have continued over the past two years, Beaufort County has dramatically expanded its own career and technology offerings and built new cutting-edge CATE facilities at Battery Creek and May River high schools.

AAUW-Beaufort branch plans STEM program

The Beaufort Branch of AAUW along with the University of South Carolina and Beaufort County public schools, is planning a hands-on, fun day of activities for middle school girls to explore the opportunities in STEM careers, which include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The STEM day for local middle school girls will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Lunch will be provided. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their daughter to support her and to learn about jobs in the STEM areas. Information about the program will be distributed through the middle schools. AAUW(American Association of University Women) is a national organization dedicated to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

WHAT TO DO Verdi's opera ‘Nabucco’ coming to USCB

Met Opera (Live) in HD will present “Nabucco” at 12:55 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, at the USCB Center for the Arts. After Giuseppe Verdi's second opera – "Un Giorno di Regno" – failed terribly in September 1840, he vowed that he would never write another. Months passed before a friend convinced him to read a libretto written by a young poet named Solero. Verdi took it home that evening, read it and was so intrigued that he was unable to sleep. That morning, he began composing “Nabucco,” an opera that not only renewed his spirits, but those of his Italian countrymen as well. The reason? A chorus in the third act. Known throughout the opera world as “Va, pensiero”, it's sung by Hebrew slaves yearning to return to their fatherland after being trapped in Babylon on the banks of the Euphrates. The great Spanish tenor Placido Domingo will step up a notch to the baritone role of Nabucco, with soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska and mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton co-starring as his two daughters, Abigaille and Fenena. The Met's iconic conductor James Levine will be at the podium. Tickets for all operas are now available. All seats are general admission. Tickets are $20 for adults; $18 for OLLI members; and $10 for students. Order online at www.centerforthearts. com or by calling 843-521-4145. The box office opens at noon.

Resolution run/walk to be held Jan. 14

The Resolution Run 5K Walk or Run will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. The event will be held on Marina Drive on Dataw Island and will benefit the Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity. The cost is $25 before Tuesday, Jan. 10. There are discounts for youth and military. Call 843-522-3500.

Wined It Up will feature jazz trio

Jazz with the Debbie McDaniel Trio, featuring special guest trumpeter Jeff Shawd,

will be held from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Wined It Up at 705 Bay St. in Beaufort. Visit www.wineditup.net.

Carolina gold rice topic of history session

The Historic Beaufort Foundation will present a Rice Culture Field Session on Saturday, Jan. 21. Participants will hear the story of the re-introduction of Carolina gold rice from passionate duck hunters Dr. Richard Schulze Sr. and his son, who have accomplished this at their Turnbridge Plantation. They will be joined by Glenn Roberts, renowned for sourcing and preserving historic ingredients available through Anson Mills. After visiting the fields at Turnbridge, participants will adjourn to Delta Plantation for lunch. Field sessions are limited to 20 participants. They should dress for the weather and will need to provide their own transportation. The cost is $125 per person for members; $150 for nonmembers. Lunch is included in each session. For more information, call 843-379-3331 or email info@historicbeaufort.org.

Trio treat to feature trumpet, trombone, piano

The Brass-hoppers are coming to Fripp Island. This trio of gifted musicians includes trumpeter Mary Bowden, trombonist Alexis Smith, and pianist Milana Strezeva. These three women create an exquisite brass sound with a lush keyboard, hopping from classical music to jazz-inspired arrangements of popular tunes. The three musicians have performed as soloists and principals with major chamber and symphony orchestras all over the world. The trio will be hosted by the Fripp Friends of Music at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, in the Community Center at 205 Tarpon Blvd. Tickets at the door are $25 for adults; students get in free. Guests will get a free pass at the Fripp gate and are invited to a catered reception after the performance. Visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com or call 843-263-5916.

Heyward House to hold docent recruitment

The Heyward House in Bluffton is hosting a docent recruitment meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, for prospective docents to learn more about the house and meet staff. Anyone looking for more information on becoming a docent or on the recruitment meeting can call 843-757-6293. The Heyward House Historic Center is at 70 Boundary St.

Library offers variety of children’s programs

Following are some upcoming children’s programs at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. • Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?: Join the library for a couple of stories, a snowman craft and light snack. This is for ages 2-plus with an adult caregiver. Registration is required. The event will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. • Second Annual Chocolate Olympics: The Chocolate Olympics is making a comeback from last year. Join the games all involving chocolate. Eat, eat, and eat … and compete. This is for grades 6-12. The event will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. • Do It Yourself Creation Station: Create and pick out items at creation stations. This is for ages 2-plus with an adult caregiver. The event will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30.

New production to open at The Shed

Coastal Stage Productions is currently in rehearsals for “Sylvia,” which opens Friday, Feb. 10, at The Shed in Port Royal. The production cast and crew is comprised entirely of Beaufort and Jasper county volunteers. Coastal Stage Productions is a locally owned, traveling theater company based in Ridgeland. Tickets are available at www.sylviaportroyal.bpt.me

Beaufort History Museum invites public to meeting Museum members and the public are invited to attend the annual meeting of the

Beaufort History Museum, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the museum’s main hall on the second floor of The Arsenal, located at 713 Craven St. At the meeting, milestones of the past year will be celebrated, including the opening in June of a special exhibit about the Reconstruction Era in Beaufort. Plans for 2017 also will be revealed, including details of a project to completely renovate the museum’s main exhibit hall in the coming year. Current museum members will also vote on a slate of new board of directors nominees. The Beaufort History Museum, which was founded in 1939, has evolved to focus specifically on the deep and rich history of the Beaufort District. It strives to manage and display artifacts and documents held by the city of Beaufort, telling the compelling stories of this area from the early 16th century until modern times.

Local pageant seeking contestants, sponsors

The Miss Bluffton/Miss Hilton Head Island Scholarship Organization is currently seeking contestants and sponsors. The official Miss South Carolina and Miss America Preliminary will crown a new Miss Bluffton and Miss Bluffton Teen and Miss Hilton Head Island and Miss Hilton Head Island Teen on Feb. 4. The event is for ages 13-24. The organization is being co-directed by Sabra Stutz, owner of Chicas Bridal in Sheridan Park in Bluffton, and Rachel Wisnefski, of Hilton Head High School. The Miss Bluffton/Miss Hilton Head Scholarship Organization is a subsidiary of the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and is designed to bring opportunities to outstanding young ladies in the area as well as the state. Like most pageants, it is open to young women across the state of South Carolina that participate in pageant circuits to earn monies for their education. Visit www.missblufftonmisshiltonhead.org. To publish an event, send the important facts to theislandnews@gmail.com.

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